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Rusty George is the Lead Pastor at Crossroads Christian Church in Grand Prairie. Under his dedicated leadership, Crossroads Christian Church aspires to flourish as a vibrant community committed to guiding individuals in their journey to discover and follow the path of Jesus. Beyond leading Crossroads Church, Rusty is a global speaker, leader and teacher focusing on making real life simple. Rusty has also written several books and can be heard weekly on his podcast, Leading Simple with Rusty ...
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I am joined by my friend Gregg Pruett who is the President of Pioneer Bible Translators and has the important task of translating the Bible into different languages. That might sound simple, but Gregg explains how difficult that really is. In the podcast, Gregg shares about his time living in Africa and explains how messages can be lost in translat…
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I am joined by my good friend Ben Cacharias, who has been the Lead Pastor at Mountain Christian Church outside of Baltimore, Maryland for the past 27 years. MCC is about to celebrate its 200th year as a church. Ben talks about Round 2 of the upcoming United States Presidential elections this fall, we also discuss how to address your congregants abo…
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Rusty is joined by three people he knows fairly well. He is joined by his wife and two daughters. They discuss the move from California to Texas. His daughters talk about the slight culture shock of living in Southern California to college in Joplin, Missouri. The family also gives advice to Pastors that are thinking about relocating. Finally, the …
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Joel Smallbone is a Grammy winning Christian music artist from the group For King and Country. He is also an Actor and Director having appeared in several films. He has a movie coming out titled "Unsung Hero" that will be released in theaters April 26, 2024. The movie is about his family moving from Australia to Nashville, Tennessee. Joel and Rusty…
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Mike Nave is a Vice President of the Accelerate Group out of Phoenix, Arizona. Mike is a longtime member and Elder at the Christ Church of the Valley, and his mission is to help bridge the gap with church Elders and Senior Pastors. Mike and Rusty discuss what is the purpose of Elders? They also discuss what makes a good Elder. This is a great conve…
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Kevin Burrell is an Area Supervisor Scout for MLB's Chicago White Sox. Kevin discusses being a Christian in a secular place, he also talks about analytics vs conventional scouting, how he is a Minister disguised as a scout, and finally, he gives us baseball nerds a prospect to watch.Rusty George
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Welcome to the Simple Faith Podcast with Rusty George! In this episode, Rusty is joined by special guest Clay Scroggins, author of "How to Lead When You're Not in Charge." Clay and Rusty dive into a lively conversation about sports, the unique challenges of young pastors working alongside popular lead pastors, and their shared connection to Crossro…
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Gavin Adams is a speaker, author, and Pastor. In this episode Gavin explains how he started with a business degree and then felt called to go into ministry as a part time bi vocational middle school teacher in Georgia, to then a full time Pastor for 16 years. Gavin takes you inside to how he uses blogs to help cultivate ideas and strategize. Gavin …
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Join Rusty George in this thought-provoking episode as he sits down with J. Warner Wallace to delve into the importance of Easter and the case for the resurrection. Can the resurrection be proven? Rusty and J. Warner Wallace explore the profound impact of Christ on history, science, and the modern world. Gain insights on how to engage the next gene…
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Dayton Morre is currently a Senior Advisor of Baseball Operations for the 2024 World Series Champion Texas Rangers. He was also GM of The Kansas City Royals from 2006-2021, which included a World Series win in 2015. Rusty and Dayton talk about keeping the faith in a competitive and sometimes thankless industry. Dayton also discusses the disappointm…
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Rusty is joined by his former College Professor Dr Mark E. Moore. Mark is currently a New Testament Scholar and resident Pastor at Christ Church of the Valley in Phoenix, Arizona. "Is this the end times?" Mark goes in depth about the history of Palestine and Israel. This is an episode you do not want to miss, especially if you love history and bibl…
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In this episode, Rusty is joined by Chad Moore, the Lead Pastor at Sun Valley Community Church in Arizona. Listen to how a friendship started with the movie "Tommy Boy". Chad goes on to explain the process in which his messages are created, and how he will use everything around him to craft his messages. Finally learn how he helped grow his church …
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Shawn Lovejoy is back on the podcast to give leaders some advice on how to get better. Having been a successful real estate developer, a church planter, megachurch pastor, and CEO of a fast-growing coaching and consulting organization, Shawn has some great tips on how to get better.Rusty George
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You joined me for a good one! My friend Dave Phillips joins me on the podcast, and talks about making an impact for the Kingdom. Dave is the founder and president of Children's Hunger Fund and their mission is to deliver hope to suffering children by equipping local churches for gospel-centered mercy ministry. Learn more about the Children's Hunger…
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In this special bonus episode join Rusty and his special guest Ricky Jenkins as they preview the upcoming Revival at Crossroads Christian Church. Listen as Ricky previews the heart of where this special sermon will be coming from. You do not want to miss this. Please join us live in person for the Revival February 12th and 13th at Crossroads Christ…
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Tim Lucas, the visionary founder and dedicated lead pastor of Liquid Church in NJ, brings his compelling narrative to the podcast. In an engaging conversation, Tim shares the remarkable journey of how he and his dynamic team have propelled Liquid Church to be recognized among the 100 fastest-growing churches in America by Outreach Magazine. His ins…
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Executive Pastor Erin Johnston from Canyon Ridge Church in Las Vegas joins us on the podcast to discuss the significance of making disciples. Why is this important? Because Jesus instructs us to go and make disciples. But how do we accomplish this? Erin breaks it down for us in this episode of Simple Faith. Thank you to Subsplash for partnering wit…
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It's hard to sum up the impact that the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made during his life. But as we take time to honor him this week, I wanted to quickly share one thing that I've learned through his life and legacy. Thank you to Subsplash for partnering with us! If you're looking for an app for your church, look no further! Subsplash has every…
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We all have goals for the New Year, and I hope one of yours is to grow in your faith. In this episode, Pastor Troy Kennedy, the Next Steps Pastor at Westside Family Church in Lenexa, KS, assists us in examining spiritual formation and how it can aid you in achieving your goals for the new year. Thank you to Subsplash for partnering with us! If you'…
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After 20 years at a place, you pick up a thing or two. And after 20 years of leading Real Life Church, here are five lessons I've learned that I believe can help you, whether you're in ministry or just seeking some valuable insights for your life journey. Speaking of things I've picked up along the way, Subsplash is a tool I've been using while at …
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2024, It's almost here and I've got ONE tip on how to make your faith simple in the New Year. Thank you to Subsplash for partnering with us! If you're looking for an app for your church, look no further! Subsplash has everything you need to increase engagement beyond Sunday. Check them out at http://subsplash.com/simple…
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Is Christmas really simple? I mean, does the time of year stop all that is going on in life? If we look closely, we can see a thread running throughout the Christmas story that makes it all a little simpler. A huge thank you to Subsplash for sponsoring the podcast. If you're a church looking to increase engagement, give Subsplash a call or click he…
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I love the nativity scene! Growing up, it was my responsibility to assemble it, and I enjoyed arranging all the figures in their proper places, carefully positioning them under our family Christmas tree. But did I overlook a piece? Joseph, check. Mary, check. Baby Jesus, check. Shepherds, check. Wise Men, check. Barn animals, check. However, after …
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For this episode of Simple Faith, pull up a chair with Dr. James Emery White. He's the visionary behind the successful church plant, Mecklenburg Community Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. His tale of starting a church without any people, money, or a building is inspiring. We get the chance to talk about two of his passions - theology and cultur…
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How do we understand the soul? One of my most influential professors from my time in school shares with us some of the lessons he has learned over the course of his life when it comes to the soul. In his latest book A Soul's House, Dr. Jones helps you understand that spiritual formation goes beyond a mere checklist of activities to complete. Instea…
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The holidays often don't resemble the picturesque 'Hallmark' scenes depicted on TV. In reality, they can be quite chaotic. Consider the rush to plan activities, decide on destinations, create guest lists, manage expenses that seem to escalate unexpectedly. Amidst it all, we're reminded to express gratitude, but it can feel overwhelming, right? I re…
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My passion is making faith simple, and one of the tools I love is Subsplash. Subplash is a company that focuses on how we can reach people beyond Sunday. What if you could extend ministry outside of the weekend experience? I talk with the guy in charge of Subsplash, Chris Sharpe about why he loves partnering with churches and what he sees about con…
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Ever wondered how a pastor's kid from Trinidad and Tobago ended up ministering love in the American marketplace? Join me as I sit down with Gary Kahn as he takes us through his unique faith walk. Gary's life story is inspiring: from a restless pastor's kid exploring his understanding of God to hearing God's call and moving toward ministry. His 32 y…
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Are you ready to unlock the secrets to standing out as a top candidate in an executive search? Join us as we sit down with William Vanderbloemen, who brings fascinating insights from his analysis of 30,000 interviews, unveiling the 12 essential habits that differentiate the standouts from the rest. Surprisingly, these weren't about a high IQ or an …
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Listen in as we journey with Jaime Puerta through a story of profound loss, recovery, and hope. Jaime recounts the tragic loss of her son, Daniel Puerta Johnson, a precocious and intelligent young man, who fell victim to fentanyl poisoning in 2020. Through his pain, Jaime offers a poignant insight into Daniel's life, his struggles with mental healt…
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Join in as I sit down with Dave Stone, a veteran in the world of church ministry. Growing up as a pastor's kid led him to Cincinnati Bible College, where he majored in preaching and practical ministry. After that, he worked under the leadership of Wayne Smith and Brewster McLeod at Southland Christian Church where he would later become the lead pas…
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Ever dreamt a dream only to be told, "that dream isn't for you"? My guest today, Wade Joye, knows this feeling all too well. Co-founder of Elevation Worship and author of the book 'This Dream Is Not For You', Wade shares his journey of dreams shattered, only to discover new hopes in God. His book, birthed from the pain of dreams deferred, offers an…
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We've got a great conversation ahead with the dynamic and visionary Ashley Wooldridge, senior pastor of Christ Church of the Valley in Phoenix. Ashley’s story takes us from his humble beginnings in small-town Arizona to becoming the shepherd of a thriving church family of 40,000 souls. His leadership philosophy, which hinges on simplicity, is drive…
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If you've been tracking with us over the last couple of weeks, we have been prepping to launch our journey through The Story. We're doing this at several different campuses and churches all across the United States. So, I wanted to take this episode and guide you through a chapter of the book. We'll take a closer look at the stories of Cain and Abe…
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I got to have an enlightening conversation with Randy Frazee, a seasoned pastor, author, and leader with a 34-year-long career. Randy, together with Max Lucado wrote The Story, a novel-like presentation of the Bible to help people engage with the Bible in an accessible way. We also shared the process of building a community around a Bible study and…
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What's your favorite story of all time? It could be a Tom Clancy or Stephen King novel, or maybe your favorite book from childhood. It amazes me the way that stories, from Batman to Star Wars, captivate people so profoundly. What if it's not just a matter of entertainment, but ties into a grander narrative - one that encompasses even the seemingly …
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Ever wonder what it takes to foster growth in a modern church, especially in a post-pandemic world? Then you'll want to join me for a real engaging conversation with Rich Birch, a church growth expert. Rich and I delve into the nitty gritty, discussing everything from the importance of communication within church ministries, to adapting the methods…
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I got to sit down with Pastor Matt Piland, a leader, family man, and Executive Pastor of the fast-growing Bethlehem Church. Drawing on his unique journey from Louisiana to the pulpit, Matt unravels the power of leadership coaching and how it has fostered his growth as a church leader. It was great to hear his insights on his responsibilities as an …
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I had a chance to meet Kevin Lloyd, a pastor from North Carolina, and I knew I wanted him to join me on the podcast. Kevin shares his journey to becoming an executive pastor and provides insights on navigating leadership challenges while developing faith. He also opens up about the spiritual disciplines he adopted to help him stay grounded and conn…
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Brian Dodd is back with some powerful insights from his new book, Mighty: Seven Skills You Need to Move from Pandemic to Progress, based on his popular blog posts from 2021. Listen in as he discusses how churches and small groups can leverage production, protection, perception, and passion for discipleship and leadership growth. We also we take a l…
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This week, we welcome back bestselling author and pastor Mark Batterson. It was great having him on the podcast to talk about his new book, which captures life's essence in three simple words. And we like simplicity here. As the conversation unfolds, we learn more about Mark's battle with cancer and the profound impact it had on his life. He also d…
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It's been an honor serving Real Life Church for the past 20 years. Join me and my lifelong friend Michael Hinton as we reflect on two decades of ministry at Real Life Church. Michael and I share our journey, discussing the highs, the lows, and the faithfulness of God throughout it all. Michael and I also explore the wisdom we've gathered from mento…
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Ever wondered how to bridge the gap between where you are now and where you want to be? Join us for this episode of Simple Faith with our guest, former pastor and current executive coach, Joseph King Barkley. It's great to have him back on the podcast as we talk about how to make transformation simple. In my chat with Joseph, we take a closer look …
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I'm thrilled to be joined by Darren Whitehead, an extraordinary mind in the church world and founding pastor of Church of the City in Nashville. Darren shares his unique journey into ministry sparked by an unexpected visa error. We also dive into how Darren started Church of the City, how he uses humor to connect with people from the stage, and we …
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This season has seen a lot of job transitions. With tech layoffs and the great resignation, people have been seeking the perfect fit for them professionally. So what happens once you find that job and transition over? Adam Bishop knows a little about that and is on the podcast to talk about his experience with a job transition. I ask him about step…
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Two of my favorite people are on the podcast today: Pastors Mike Breaux and Gene Appel. If you’ve ever looked at your teaching calendar and been overwhelmed or unsure of where to start, then this is the episode for you. We dug into what building out a teaching calendar is like for a pastor, what to consider when building it out, and how use your te…
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All of us wanna pray and be better at prayer. We just don't always know what to say. We panic when someone calls on us to pray in our small groups or at family gatherings. Maybe we even pull out one of the early prayers we memorized in Sunday School.But what if we could ask for something so much more? What if prayer could be so much more than prayi…
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Today, I wanted to share a few of my favorite books with you. These are books that really impacted the way I looked at my faith. I hope each recommendation could be helpful to your mind and soul this summer no matter where you are in your faith journey. Now, all the books mentioned in this episode are available as audiobooks as well. So if you're o…
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Hey listeners! We are doing something new, let's call it simplifying! Moving forward, we are renaming this podcast, Simple Faith. Why, because that's the goal! To help make faith simple. Simple Faith is a chance for us to give more focus to making faith simple. And there was no better episode to start this off with than this one. Kyle Idleman is he…
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